Attended the Tuesday morning owners focus meeting and learned a bunch of useful information. Renovations are happening (weather permitting) this and next hurricane seasons.
August 18 through November 3, 2025
Virgin Grand Phase 1: buildings 31-34 - Hard Case
Bay Vista - Soft Goods
Roughly same dates 2026
Virgin Grand Phase 2: buildings 41-44 - Hard Case
Coral Vista and Sunset Bay - Soft Goods
Roughly same dates 2031
Virgin Grand Phase 1: buildings 31-34 - Soft Goods
Bay Vista - Hard Case
Roughly same dates 2032
Virgin Grand Phase 2: buildings 41-44 - Soft Goods
Coral Vista and Sunset Bay - Hard Case
Despite the "Soft Goods" designation they are considering replacing the blue tile/glass/chrome sink surround at Bay Vista and will be doing so in the 'model unit' they will be showing the Bay Vista board in March.
As for Virgin Grand, they will be moving to lighter colors and replacing the dark wood. They are removing the storage areas to the left and right of the TV and replacing some of the chairs in the dining area with bench seating. None of this pleased any of the VG owners present.
Also, they are replacing the ~25 year old reverse osmosis and wastewater reclamation systems as well as the stone pool deck area (which will be replaced with tile). According to the GM, MVW will be paying for this and not the owners of the four phases.
For those who want an onsite spa, the search continues. They selected three contenders a little over year ago and sent out RFPs, selected a winner (which operates a spa on St Thomas) a little under a year ago, and nothing since. They are contemplating sending out another round of RFPs. Similarly, nothing happening with the old lobby or restaurant space.
(Personally I was thrilled to learn that this means no Hard Case renovation of Bay Vista until summer 2031...which means that our lovely soaking tub and pebble floor stand up shower will remain for us at BV until at least 2033.)
Now that we are in Dallas (vs LA), it's an easy direct flight. We can return to Princeville (or do WKV for Spring Break) in 2026.